An exploratory study into airport choice factors for European low-cost airlines
David Warnock-Smith and
Andrew Potter
Journal of Air Transport Management, 2005, vol. 11, issue 6, 388-392
Abstract:
Low-cost carriers are an increasingly important part of the European aviation industry. Airport choice is a crucial factor in determining their success or failure. While research has been conducted into airport choice factors, their relative rankings have not previously been investigated. This paper addresses this through an exploratory survey of eight European low-cost airlines. The paper finds that demand for low-cost services is the most important choice factor, with aeronautical charges ranked fourth. Further analysis reveals different requirements depending upon airline characteristics. This implies that airport managers need to tailor their service offering to individual low-cost airlines rather than treating the sector uniformly.
Keywords: Low-cost airlines; Airport choice factors; Europe aviation markets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2005.05.003
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